Penderyn

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Penderyn is a village near Hirwaun, in Rhondda Cynon Taff, Wales. For postal purposes it comes under the town of Aberdare.

It lies on the A4059 between Hirwaun and Brecon and is the last named settlement on that road in the county of Rhondda Cynon Taff before the border with Brecknockshire and the start of the Brecon Beacons. The River Cynon passes through the area.

It is the home of The Welsh Whisky Company (Y Cwmni Wisgi Cymreig), producers of Penderyn, the award winning single malt whisky; the only whisky to be distilled in Wales, which launched in 2004 after an absence of whisky distilling in Wales for more than 100 years.

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Origins of the Name

It is believed by many in the area of the valleys that the name Penderyn is an abbreviated form of the original name and therefore has moved out of context. Welsh speakers believe that it originates from two Welsh words:

- Pen, meaning Head of / the height/s of - and Derwen, this being the Welsh for Oak Tree

History

Until 1974 it was in Breconshire, the name derived from the ancient Welsh kingdom of Brycheiniog. Famous inhabitants of the village include David Wynne and of course the famous working-class hero Dic Penderyn who was involved in the Merthyr Rising 1831.

Notable people

Penderyn News Headlines

Penderyn Online

  1. Save Money at your Local Library
    Hirwaun Library staff would like to wish you all a Happy and Prosperous 2009.

    Let us help you with the credit crunch! RCT Library Service is free to join, all books are free to borrow and we also have free computer access.

    Sure Start Mother and Toddler Session, date to be confirmed, please phone the library [...]
  2. Concern at Closure of Aberdare Leader
    Plaid Cymru Assembly Members Leanne Wood and Chris Franks have hit out at job cuts and the closure of the Cynon Valley’s Leader office in Aberdare by Media Wales.

    Valleys based AM Leanne Wood said:

    “My thoughts are with the workers who have lost their jobs; I sincerely hope that they can find alternative work soon. I [...]
  3. Prince Charles at Penderyn in Pictures
    We have exclusive photos of Prince Charles on his visit to Penderyn.

    Photos from the day are in the Penderyn Gallery, click here. The whole village turned out to greet Prince Charles including Penderyn School pupils.

    Got a Photo from the Special Day ? Send your Pics Now.
  4. Penderyn and Brecon Beacon Pics
    Some of the splendour on our doorstep in Penderyn has been captured in pictures by local photographer Joan Rees.

    In the Gallery there are Photos of the spring lambs, local wild ponies that roam the Brecon Beacons moorland, the lakes and wild landscape from Penderyn, Ystradfellte, Cwm Cadlan, and Brecon itself.

    Enjoy the photos in the Gallery [...]
  5. Meet your Rhigos & Penderyn Candidate for May 1st Local Council Election
    Candidates for the Local Council Elections on May 1st are all now formally nominated.

    The Electoral Registration Officer for Rhondda Cynon Taf Council confirm that Nomination Papers have been received for the forthcoming Local Council Elections on May 1st 2008.

    The following people will stand for election as County Borough Councillor for Rhigos Ward (which includes Penderyn) [...]
  6. Penderyn WI (Women’s Institute) News
    News of Penderyn WI via the Crucible magazine :

    Penderyn WI met at the Community Centre on 14th February. A minute's silence was held in memory of Elaine Hamulka who passed away recently.

    Steve Jones of the Welsh Air Ambulance came to talk to Penderyn WI about the three air ambulance helicopter teams based in Wales, [...]
  7. Welsh Lamb links for Dubai
    Rural Affairs Minister Elin Jones returned last week from a short tour of the United Arab Emirates, during which she had positive discussions with the UAE Government about re-opening the export market for Welsh lamb. A variety of Welsh companies have been exhibiting at the Gulfood Show in Dubai, which started on Sunday 24 February and [...]
  8. Make the Best of your Penderyn Countryside
    A new plan aimed at making the best of Rhondda Cynon Taf's stunning countryside and open spaces has been launched. Out and About - The Rights Of Way Improvement Plan for Rhondda Cynon Taf - sets out the Council's rights of way and countryside access strategy for the next 10 years and includes an action plan [...]
  9. Celebrate St David’s Day with Cwlwm Busnes at Ty Newydd near Penderyn
    Celebrate St David's Day with the Welsh Language Business Group - Cwlwm Busnes y Cymoedd - at Ty Newydd Hotel, near Penderyn. 6.30pm Thursday 28 February

    Guest Speaker: Ellis Roberts BBC Entertainment by Lleuwen Steffan and band

    Tickets £20 - Contact Helena, Menter Iaith on tel. 07981 906 102 or email helenajones@menteriaith.org or Geraint/Chris Menter Iaith Office [...]
  10. Police Meeting to discuss Penderyn School Traffic Congestion
    The next Meeting of the Rhigos and Penderyn Partnerships and Communities Together (PACT) will be held at 7pm on 7th March 2008 at Rhigos Community Centre.

    This month's priorities are : 1. Traffic congestion at Penderyn Primary school 2. Youth Annoyance - Heol-y-de Rhigos All welcome.

    For an opportunity to find out how police and partners worked on [...]

External links

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